tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post7485486569984934433..comments2016-11-15T15:18:36.027-05:00Comments on The Art Department: Bernie Fuchs: 1932-2009Irene Gallohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440976373621593153noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-70015848942853822402009-09-21T19:32:53.248-04:002009-09-21T19:32:53.248-04:00Irene, I was also too shy to introduce myself to B...Irene, I was also too shy to introduce myself to Bernie when I had the chance in 1977 when he returned to his alma mater Washington University as a visiting artist where I was a sophomore art student. I was extremely lucky to have a second opportunity to meet him when he recently started having retrospectives of his work around Westport, CT. I invited him to be a visiting artist at a private school where I teach in Tarrytown, NY and spent one of the most glorious days of my life with him and his work. After a full day at school, he invited me back to his home for a studio visit and a drink. Aside from the powerful impact his work had on all kinds of artists and illustrators, including me, he was truly one of the kindest and generous men I&#39;ve ever met.Mark Greennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-15441710725814060762009-09-19T15:54:22.138-04:002009-09-19T15:54:22.138-04:00So sad, he is loved and will be missed.So sad, he is loved and will be missed.Brian Boweshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17595177219042221686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-7550856583481784662009-09-19T00:14:56.902-04:002009-09-19T00:14:56.902-04:00Bernie truly made his mark in many ways. His truly...Bernie truly made his mark in many ways. His truly magical work will be missed on the pages of all the future art competitions.Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442779021978173779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-78056547682496485032009-09-19T00:08:03.832-04:002009-09-19T00:08:03.832-04:00What an enormous loss. There is no one that can fi...What an enormous loss. There is no one that can fill his shoes, though many copycats have tried to follow this legend of self-reinvention.<br /><br />Bernie shaped illustration for more than have a century. Ripples will continue to be felt as long as the illustration profession exists.<br /><br />thanks Bernie!dwilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10119751124401904353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-6019656114789147452009-09-18T23:22:53.719-04:002009-09-18T23:22:53.719-04:00I remember the first Fuchs illustration I saw as a...I remember the first Fuchs illustration I saw as a kid--a young boy in a field of yellow. Stunning in it&#39;s simplicity, but full of texture. Even though I didn&#39;t know what I was looking at then, it stayed with me. In college when an instructor intrduced me to Fuchs&#39; work, I realized I was already a fan. Home on break, I dug out that old illustration, and yes, it was by Fuchs. He will be missed.Georgianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05336099282908228215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-46538548978545720182009-09-18T21:26:39.500-04:002009-09-18T21:26:39.500-04:00So sorry to read this. Was up at Walt Reed&#39;s g...So sorry to read this. Was up at Walt Reed&#39;s gallery this spring drooling over originals. A giant has passed.zillustrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13312265516549331568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-89840930344507198012009-09-18T20:11:36.047-04:002009-09-18T20:11:36.047-04:00I&#39;m truly sad to learn that Bernie passed away...I&#39;m truly sad to learn that Bernie passed away. I hope he knew how loved and admired he was.El Bueno, El Malo y El Feohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155370262566103937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-22166814103079594882009-09-18T17:23:39.373-04:002009-09-18T17:23:39.373-04:00The term giant truly applies to this man. He was a...The term giant truly applies to this man. He was a demi-god when I was in school, and I always looked forward to seeing his next award-winning piece. Every brush stroke was a jewel. He will be missed.Rick Lovellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437378441435183750noreply@blogger.com